Ingredients

• 6 ounces dried gemelli pasta (1-2/3 cups) or dried medium noodles (3 cups)
  
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  
• 1 1/2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms or sliced button mushrooms
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken*
  
• 1 15 - ounce bottle mushroom alfredo pasta sauce
  
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian-blend cheeses (6 ounces)
  
• 1 9 - 10 - ounce package frozen cut asparagus or frozen peas, thawed
  
• 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
  
• 1 teaspoon dried fines herbes or Italian seasoning, crushed
  
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs
  
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans, toasted
  
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted